| No matter what the task at hand entails, there's no | | | | be sure to soak them in water for about 20 minutes |
| question that you need to have the right tools for | | | | prior to grilling so they won't burn. |
| the job. With all the different barbecue tools out | | | | Temperature management is key, and you should |
| there on the market, it's difficult to decide which | | | | have an "on grill" thermometer as well as a overall |
| types of tools you really need. This article provides | | | | interior smoker thermometer if you're smoking |
| some insight into the 3 main types of BBQ tools you | | | | meats. You don't want to go poking holes in your |
| may want to consider. | | | | meat to check for doneness, so measuring by time |
| Type One: Tools for Preparing Your Barbecue Meat | | | | and temperature is very important. |
| Much of what you end up with on your barbecue | | | | Type Three: Specialty Barbecue Tools |
| starts well before you actually get to your barbecue | | | | When you get a hold on basic protein grilling (fish, |
| smoker or grill. The best tool for tenderizing your | | | | chicken, beef, etc), you may consider branching out |
| meat and getting that marinade to really sink in is a | | | | to veggies. Trouble is, many vegetables will fall |
| tenderizer. Look for ones that have long spikes that | | | | through the grates of a standard grill. A good grill |
| will allow you to pierce holes deep into your meat. | | | | basket will help you keep your food in one place and |
| You'll also want a sharp knife to help cut away fat | | | | out of the fire, while also giving it good access to |
| you don't want to end up in your meal. However, be | | | | that smoky flame we all love so much. |
| sure not to trim too much fat off your meat, as it is | | | | Grilling baskets are great BBQ tools for cooking small |
| the fat that renders down and helps add moisture | | | | items such as vegetables or shrimp. These hold the |
| and flavor to your food. So, keep that in mind. | | | | pieces inside a mesh basket so you don't have |
| Type Two: Tools for Barbecuing | | | | problems with all your food falling down onto the |
| Get yourself a long handled set of tongs and a long | | | | coals. You can also get baskets for grilling whole fish. |
| handled spatula. I also suggest a long handled basting | | | | The main idea here is not to limit yourself when |
| brush, so you can keep your barbecued meat moist | | | | grilling or smoking meats. A few of the three main |
| during cooking. | | | | types of barbecue tools will keep you in good shape |
| If you want to make kebabs, consider metal | | | | on the grill and keep your family happy at the table. |
| skewers for long life. If you use wooden skewers, | | | | |